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The 'System Is Rigged' Narrative: How Belief in an Unfair System Shapes Democracy and Policy
Jeffrey Bardzell 16 December 2025 0 Comments

The 'System Is Rigged' Narrative: How Belief in an Unfair System Shapes Democracy and Policy

Over two-thirds of Americans believe the system is rigged - a belief shaping elections, policy, and trust in democracy. This article explores how the narrative works, who uses it, and how to turn anger into action without destroying democratic institutions.

Workforce Analytics: How Data Predicts Turnover, Skills Shortages, and Pay Inequality
Jeffrey Bardzell 16 December 2025 0 Comments

Workforce Analytics: How Data Predicts Turnover, Skills Shortages, and Pay Inequality

Workforce analytics uses data to predict employee turnover, skills shortages, and pay gaps before they become crises. Learn how companies like IBM and Salesforce use it to save money, improve fairness, and keep top talent.

Agri-Food Transition: How Regenerative Practices Boost Productivity and Food Security
Jeffrey Bardzell 16 December 2025 0 Comments

Agri-Food Transition: How Regenerative Practices Boost Productivity and Food Security

Regenerative agriculture rebuilds soil, boosts farm profits, and strengthens food security amid climate change. Discover how real farmers are turning degraded land into thriving ecosystems-and why this shift matters more than ever.

Measuring Skills, Not Degrees: How Competency-Based Hiring Is Reshaping the Modern Workforce
Jeffrey Bardzell 15 December 2025 0 Comments

Measuring Skills, Not Degrees: How Competency-Based Hiring Is Reshaping the Modern Workforce

Competency-based hiring replaces degrees with skills, boosting performance, reducing bias, and unlocking hidden talent. Learn how companies are transforming recruitment-and how you can too.

Designing Tech Portfolios That Scale Without Sacrificing Innovation
Jeffrey Bardzell 15 December 2025 0 Comments

Designing Tech Portfolios That Scale Without Sacrificing Innovation

Learn how to design a tech portfolio that scales efficiently without killing innovation. Discover the four zones of tech work, how to allocate resources, and real examples of companies winning with this approach.

Regulatory Foresight: How to Anticipate AI, Data, and Trade Policy Shifts Before They Happen
Jeffrey Bardzell 15 December 2025 0 Comments

Regulatory Foresight: How to Anticipate AI, Data, and Trade Policy Shifts Before They Happen

Regulatory foresight helps businesses anticipate AI, data, and trade policy shifts before they happen. Learn how top companies use AI tools to turn compliance from a cost into a competitive edge.

Supply Chain Resilience vs. Cost: How to Calculate the Real Price of Redundancy and Localization
Jeffrey Bardzell 14 December 2025 0 Comments

Supply Chain Resilience vs. Cost: How to Calculate the Real Price of Redundancy and Localization

Companies are struggling to balance low costs with supply chain resilience. Learn how to calculate the real price of redundancy, localization, and trade fragmentation-and where to invest for maximum return.

Financing Climate Adaptation in the Global South: Proven Tools Beyond Grants
Jeffrey Bardzell 14 December 2025 0 Comments

Financing Climate Adaptation in the Global South: Proven Tools Beyond Grants

Traditional climate grants aren't enough for the Global South. This article explores proven financial tools-like climate-resilient debt, guarantees, and blended finance-that unlock private capital and deliver faster, smarter adaptation.

National Innovation Clusters: How Governments Build Tech Hubs That Win Global Competition
Jeffrey Bardzell 13 December 2025 0 Comments

National Innovation Clusters: How Governments Build Tech Hubs That Win Global Competition

National innovation clusters are geographically concentrated networks of businesses, universities, and government agencies that drive technological advancement. Learn how countries like Norway, Scotland, and the UK use policy to build competitive tech hubs - and why trust matters more than funding.

News Superspreaders on Social Media: How a Tiny Group Controls What Millions See
Jeffrey Bardzell 13 December 2025 0 Comments

News Superspreaders on Social Media: How a Tiny Group Controls What Millions See

A tiny group of social media users spreads most false news online. These 'news superspreaders' shape public opinion, influence elections, and evade moderation. Here’s how they work - and why stopping them is harder than it seems.

Digital Governance: Cross-Border Data Rules and International Cyber Norms in 2025
Jeffrey Bardzell 12 December 2025 0 Comments

Digital Governance: Cross-Border Data Rules and International Cyber Norms in 2025

In 2025, cross-border data rules have shifted from privacy to national security. The U.S. DOJ ban on data transfers to six countries clashes with EU GDPR, forcing global companies to rethink data flows, vendor risks, and AI compliance.

Global Sanctions Architecture: How Coalitions Are Shaping-and Undermining-Modern Economic Statecraft
Jeffrey Bardzell 12 December 2025 0 Comments

Global Sanctions Architecture: How Coalitions Are Shaping-and Undermining-Modern Economic Statecraft

Global sanctions have become fragmented, overused, and increasingly ineffective. With the U.S., EU, and UK acting separately and China and Russia building alternatives, sanctions now harm ordinary people more than targets-and risk losing all strategic power.